ADOLESCENT OBESITY

This study looked at 150 teens aged 12-17 with severe obesity who had not lost enough weight through diet and exercise alone. Researchers tested different ways of adding weight-loss medications to see which timing and sequence worked best. The main goal was to measure how much bo…

This study tested if weight-loss surgery (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) could improve pancreas, kidney, and heart health in teens aged 12-21 with type 2 diabetes and severe obesity. Researchers measured kidney function, blood flow, and insulin production before and after surgery. …

This study looked at 60 girls with obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). They were given either a weekly semaglutide injection or a special diet for 12 weeks. The goal was to see which approach better reduced liver fat and improved how the body uses insulin. The results…

This study tested whether a blend of digital tools (video sessions and a health app) plus standard in-person care works as well as in-person care alone for children and teens with obesity. About 100 families in Sweden took part. The goal was to see if the digital-physical approac…

This study tested whether a cocoa flavonol supplement could improve body composition, metabolism, and inflammation in obese teenagers aged 10 to 16. Over 12 weeks, 104 participants either received the supplement or a placebo, alongside standard diet and exercise advice. The goal …

This study looked at 20 obese teenagers aged 13-20 who were scheduled for bariatric surgery. Researchers measured liver fat and how the body processes energy before and one year after surgery. The goal was to understand how surgery affects liver health and metabolism.

This study looked at whether isometric exercises (like squats and planks) or aerobic exercises (like running) are better at improving blood pressure in teenagers aged 13 to 17.5 who are overweight or have obesity. 38 teens participated, each doing one type of exercise and having …

This study looked at whether a short therapy program for depression could help prevent type 2 diabetes in teenage girls at high risk. Researchers tested a cognitive-behavioral therapy group against a health education group in 147 girls aged 12-17 with depressive symptoms and a fa…